Celebrate the 2nd Anniversary of the SJHC! Guadalupe to Sugarloaf 16M Strenuous

http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/3/8/1/0/event_163334352.jpegLet's celebrate the 2nd Annual Anniversary of the Mt. San Jacinto Hiking Club by doing our very first hike!

This hike is not closed. Please sign up on the waiting list.

This is an awesome hike that begins in the La Quinta Cove and ends at the Sawmill/Cactus Springs Trail-head in Pinyon Flats. The distance one way is approximately 16 miles. There is approximate 6,000 plus feet elevation gain. This trail takes about 8 hours at a comfortable pace. The Guadalupe Trail is a cross-country route following an old Indian path through the heart of the Santa Rosa

Mountains from the desert to the pines. This is a strenuous hike. Bring 3 liters of water at least, food, pliers and a comb (for Chollas) and clothing for cooler and unpredictable weather, plus the regular hiking essentials.

We will start in the La Quinta Cove and cross a section of desert for about 2 miles. Then we will ascend the Boohoff Trail, which will intersect with the Guadalupe. We will then take the Guadalupe to the Cactus Springs Trail, which will lead us to the Sugarloaf Cafe.

We will have our PHC at the Sugarloaf Cafe, which is now open!

We will be meeting at the Cactus Springs/Sawmill Trail-head at 5:30 am and we will arrange a car shuttle to the La Quinta Cove from there.

The following is a link that shows a map of the trail:

http://www.dsusd.k12.... (http://www.dsusd.k12.ca.us/hikes/Sugarloaf.html)

Directions to our meeting place: Go up Route 74 for 15.6 miles from the intersection of Hwy 111 and Rt. 74 (Monterey Ave.) in Palm Desert. Turn left at the sign for the Cactus Springs/Sawmill Trailhead and Riverside County Disposal Station. (Pinyon Flats Campground is on the right). This is 0.4 miles past the Sugarloaf Cafe. Follow this road until you reach the parking lot on the left hand side.

Waiver: Please note that you agree to pay for any medical or legal cost involved in case of an injury to yourself, and request your heirs to respect your agreed waiver in case of a death due to any reason, by signing up for this event.